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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDisc Golf ProposalSteve Dazinski Parks Superintendent City of Mounds View Minnesota January 6, 2006 Mr. Dazinski Thank you for the opportunity to quote pricing on disc golf baskets for the city of Mounds View. My recommendation is for a basket with a 24-chain configuration. This gives the disc golfer a better catching capability with less “blow-through”, and therefore a better disc golf experience. The baskets should be galvanized for durability, (the Innova DisCatcher is a stainless and galvanized combination). I am suggesting a direct pipe-to-concrete installation process (theft deterrent), so you do not need to order any anchor or collar assemblies. There are three manufacturers that I would recommend for Greenfield Park. Both Disc Golf Association (www.discgolfassoc.com) and Discraft (www.discraft.com) make a 100 % galvanized basket. The Innova DisCatcher (www.innovadiscgolf.com) has a powder-coated stainless steel head assembly with galvanized post and basket. The DGA prices are posted on their web site for their pole holes. I recommend the Mach V ‘No Frills’ basket. DGA’s pricing is $2835.00 plus freight from California. You can contact the DGA at 831-722-6037. Sylvia will be happy to assist you. Discraft’s Chainstar basket pricing is available by calling Discraft at 248-624-2250. Erich (extention 22) has a file open on your course. Mention that you spoke with me, or that you’re getting a quote for the city of Mounds View MN. Their price of $2475 includes a tenth basket, for use as a practice basket, spare parts, tournament prize, or anything else you wish to use it for. This price is FOB Michigan and will have freight costs as well. Innova has a new chain configuration on their DisCatcher which works very well. Their basket is probably the sturdiest basket of the three. The top head assembly is typically yellow, but other colors are available. Visibility is one key advantage of this basket. Ryan at Innova, 803-366-5028, has a quote for $2475 plus freight on file for the city of Mounds View. Fairway Flyerz is happy to match these prices and place your order for you. The benefits for the city to utilize Fairway are two-fold. You have our assurance that only the correct products will be ordered for your application and future needs will match the existing units, and lead times may be reduced due to Fairway Flyerz’ buying power and experience with the vendors. We are able to provide samples of the various baskets, and the differences will be pointed out so that you may make an informed decision. Signage is also highly recommended. Signage at each tee pad gives the golfer direction, distance and other information necessary to plan the throw. Tee signs are available from Innova ($35-152), the DGA ($85.00), or any local sign vendor. Placement for the tee sign should be marked off to the side of the tee pad and out of the way. I will supply basic signage information if requested. Additional sign artwork can also be arranged. Tee pads can be simple or extravagant. Hard surface tee pads of textured cement or asphalt are preferred. The preferred size is 6 ft wide by at least 12 ft long (1.8x3m). Maximum size is 6 ft wide by 20 ft long with the back end flaring out to 9 feet wide. If you need to conserve materials we will make tee pads shorter on short or downhill holes and longer on long holes. The front edge of tee area must be indicated by the front edge of a tee board buried flush in the ground. The choice of materials is up to you to decide. Asphalt or Class 5 aggregate rock will work if necessary, to keep costs down. Last but certainly not least is the design and on-site course marking. Since this park is going to post difficult design techniques the design fee will be $1100.00. You will receive a comprehensive design that accentuates features in your park, correlates with specific length and difficulty standards, and retains safety and enjoyment. The course will be marked for installation and lengths will be verified afterwards for submission to the Professional Disc Golf Association. You will be kept informed on the progress and will be requested to walk the course and approve the final design. Let me know if you have any questions or wish to place an order. Thank you for making Disc Golf part of Mounds View’s recreational offerings. I am certain that you will be pleased with the feedback from your new course. Sincerely, Michael Snelson Fairway Flyerz Discs, Inc.